Steering Wheel Restoration

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I have posted this question in the 40 section , and did not get a response and thought the more detailed crowd here might be able to offer me some help with their experience on steering wheel restoration. Has anyone ever had their steering wheel and plastic horn button restored by someone specializing in this work. I have seen this service advertised in Hemmings Motor News, and was curious if anyone has ever had this done. Thank you for any input.:cheers: Brendon
 
Thanks for the link. I did not see that in my search. I guess all good things come with a price.:cheers: Brendon
 
foxfab said:
I had one done for the FJ25 by a place in PA I think. It came out nice. Think it was around $400 to do it. I'll try to dig up the info.
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I know I would be interested in a place that could do the FJ25 steering wheel for tha price.

The nicest FJ40 steering wheel I have came off the oldest FJ40 I have (1961) It has no cracks at all:hhmm:
 
Not that I have ever done it...but good epoxy with a lot of "micro balloons" mixed in will stay put where its placed and is easily sanded to shape. But I think it would crack between the epoxy and the original wheel with time...as do most of the do it yourself wheel repairs I think???
 
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I wonder if they would give a group deal? I have a few that could be redone. How bad was the steering wheel you started? Mine are pretty bad. I in a lot better shape with my early FJ40 steering wheels. I'll bet Phil might be interested in a getting couple done too. Mike could you post a before and after pictures of the steering wheel. All your old pictures are gone:frown:
 
Living in the Past said:
I wonder if they would give a group deal? I have a few that could be redone. How bad was the steering wheel you started? Mine are pretty bad. I in a lot better shape with my early FJ40 steering wheels. I'll bet Phil might be interested in a getting couple done too. Mike could you post a before and after pictures of the steering wheel. All your old pictures are gone:frown:
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I am in on a group deal if it were to be had :D
 
Stacey David of Gearz TV demonstrated steering wheel restoration using epoxy in Season 1, Episode 6. I googled around a bit and couldn't find it. Coindidently, that episode was on Speed this morning.

Anyway, he used PC-7 epoxy which is very pastey. You basically have to clean up the cracks, fill with epoxy and then sand/file to fit. Follow up with paint.

Here's the PC-7 stuff:

Amazon.com: Protective Coating #027776 2OZ PC7 Epoxy Paste: Industrial & Scientific
 
dkroth said:
Stacey David of Gearz TV demonstrated steering wheel restoration using epoxy in Season 1, Episode 6. I googled around a bit and couldn't find it. Coindidently, that episode was on Speed this morning.

Anyway, he used PC-7 epoxy which is very pastey. You basically have to clean up the cracks, fill with epoxy and then sand/file to fit. Follow up with paint.

Here's the PC-7 stuff:

Amazon.com: Protective Coating #027776 2OZ PC7 Epoxy Paste: Industrial & Scientific
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hmm:meh::grinpimp: Maybe I was on to something.
 
dkroth said:
Stacey David of Gearz TV demonstrated steering wheel restoration using epoxy in Season 1, Episode 6. I googled around a bit and couldn't find it. Coindidently, that episode was on Speed this morning.

Anyway, he used PC-7 epoxy which is very pastey. You basically have to clean up the cracks, fill with epoxy and then sand/file to fit. Follow up with paint.

Here's the PC-7 stuff:

Amazon.com: Protective Coating #027776 2OZ PC7 Epoxy Paste: Industrial & Scientific
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this may work but is no substitute for a re-cast:beer:

I would be in for at least one on a group buy

if anyone is interested in a different style of re-cast I have what appears to be a very unique early wheel. my '62 steering wheel has dimples in it. for all I know it may have gotten a re-cast itself, but as John has stated before, steering wheels do not weather gracefully in the desert
 
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